We get it – life often gets in the way of maintaining a fitness regimen, especially when you have kids. Luckily, Beijing has a plethora of gym, sports, and activities with instruction available in English. Whether you want to tone up or build muscle mass, have a leisurely beginner’s workout or pursue a strict regimen, beat your personal record or compete with an entire class, Beijing has plenty to offer. The city has hundreds of gyms and classes with a variety of price ranges, for any schedule, interest, and fitness level; the following suggestions are but a fraction of what’s available, so have fun exploring and getting fit!
Gyms and Fitness Studios:
B Active Fitness 必爱体健身房
Daily 9am-7pm, 24hr access for members. 1) Unit 161A-C, 1-2/F, Bldg C, Chaowai SOHO, 6 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (5900 4748, joinus@bactive.cn, hq@bactive.cn) www.bactive.cn 朝阳区朝阳门外大街乙6号朝外SOHO C座2层0161A-C; 2) Unit 6218, Floor 2, Retail Mall 6, Sanlitun SOHO, 8 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (186 1087 6266, joinus@bactive.cn, hq@bactive.cn) 朝阳区工体北路8三里屯SOHO零售商场6楼2单元6218
Crossfit Slash (formerly Middle Kingdom Fitness)
B1/F, North Building of Shimao Mall, 13 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (English: 156 5232 6889, Chinese: 187 2253 0335, info@crossfitslash.com) www.crossfitslash.com 朝阳区工体北路13号院世茂工三北楼（海隆石油）地下1层
Garden Health Club
Daily 8.30am-8.30pm. Bldg D, Gloria Gardens, 3 Xingfucun Zhonglu, Chaoyang District (6416 9840) 朝阳区幸福村中路3号锦绣园D座
Hosa Fitness Centre 浩沙健身中心
Daily 9am-9.30pm. B1/F, East Gate Plaza, 9 Dongzhong Jie, Dongcheng District (6418 1088) www.hosafitness.com 东城区东中街9号东环广场地下1层
Human in Motion (HIM)
2A Cathay View Plaza, Xiangjiang Beilu, Chaoyang District (8470 3616, 136 7129 4008, humaninmotion@yahoo.com) www.humaninmotion.com.cn 朝阳区香江北路观塘广场2A
Powerhouse Gym 宝力豪健身
1) Mon-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm. C/F, Oriental Kenzo Office Bldg, 48 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District (8447 6980, service@powerhousegym.com.cn) www.powerhousegym.com.cn东城区东直门外大街48号东方银座写字楼C层; 2) Mon-Fri 7am-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm. 3/F, West Tower, LG Twin Towers, 12B Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District (5828 7718) 朝阳区建外大街乙12号LG双子座西塔3楼
Prime Fitness
Daily 6am-10pm. Across north gate of Central Park, Chaoyang District (5907 3006, infobj@primefitness.cn) www.primefitness.cn 朝阳区新城国际北门对面
Classes:
Pilates and Yoga
Alona Pilates Studio
Daily 7.30am-9.30pm. Heavenly Spa by Westin, 5/F, Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 1 Xinyuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District (139 1029 0260, alona@alonapilates.com) alonapilates.com 朝阳区新源南路1号金茂北京威斯汀大饭店5层威斯汀天梦水疗中心
Prana Vikasa Yoga Shala (PV Yoga)
Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6:30pm. Rm 2409, 4/F, North Tower, SOHO Shangdu, 8 Dongdaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District (5869 6438, info@pranavikasa.com) www.pranavikasa.com 朝阳区东大桥路8号SOHO北塔尚都4层2409
Yoga Yard
6/F, 17 Gongti Beilu, Chaoyang District (6413 0774, info@yogayard.com) yogayard.com/en 朝阳区工体北路 17 号6 层工人体育场北门对面
Martial Arts
Black Tiger Fight Club
1) 2/F, 5 Laiguanying Donglu (across from WAB), Chaoyang District (139 1071 2576, info@blacktigerclub.com) www.blacktigerclub.com朝阳区莱广营东路5号2层（京西学校对面) ; 2) Sino-Japanese Youth Exchange Center Gymnasium, 40 Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区亮马桥路40号
Capoeira Beijing
Mon-Fri 7.30-9.30pm, Sat 3.30-8pm. Rm 801, Jiqingli Community (above UBC Coffee), northwest corner of Chaowai Dajie and Jishikou Dongjie, Chaoyang District (135 8163 2516) www.capoeirabeijing.com 朝阳区朝外北街和吉市口东街路口西北角上岛咖啡楼上801室
Krav Maga Global China
Sunnyfocus Sports Club, Bldg 67-70, 35 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District (150 1051 4712, 186 1053 4434, info@kmgchina.cn, info@kravmagabeijing.com) kravmagaglobal.com.cn 朝阳区霄云路35号院内67-70号楼上绎锋巢运动俱乐部
Fight Camp China
Based on Muay Thai, this strength and conditioning boot camp restarts at the beginning of every month, with classes taking place at Glee Gym and B Active Sanlitun. Visit www.fightcampchina.com for more info.
Other
Heyrobics
The schedule changes weekly, so consult the website for the most up-to-date information. Various locations in Shunyi, Liangmaqiao, Sanlitun, and the CBD. (info@heyrobics.com) www.heyrobics.com
Nia
1) Tue-Fri 9-10am, Sun 4.30-5.30pm. Lane Bridge, 9 Laiguangying Donglu, Shunyi District (135 2299 3724) www.niachina.com朝阳区来广营东路9号; 2) Thu 6.30-7.30pm, Sat 11.30am-12.30pm. BEAST at EAST Beijing, 4/F, 22 Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District 朝阳区酒仙桥路22号北京东隅酒店4层; 3) Tue and Thu 6-7pm, Fri 10-11am, Sat 10.30-11.30am. East Lake Clubhouse, 35 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Dongcheng District 东城区东直门外大街35号东湖别墅俱乐部首层
This article originally appeared in the 2015 beijingkids Home and Relocation Guide. Click here to read the issue for free on Issuu.com. To find out how you can get your own copy, email distribution@truerun.com.
Photos: Sui, Ken, courtesy of Heyrobics
